Food Service Worker

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with prescription coverage

Benefit Credit – $750 annually

Dental

Vision

Basic Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

DailyPay – immediate access to wages

Job summary

TKC Holdings, Inc. is hiring a Food Service Supervisor in Gaffney, SC, responsible for managing kitchen operations within a correctional facility. The role involves supervising inmate labor, preparing meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and preferably experience in institutional food service. Benefits include medical coverage, a $750 annual benefit credit, and immediate access to earned wages through DailyPay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmate labor and/or team members in the kitchen.
• Prepare and serve food according to recipes and work instructions.
• Ensure food is stored properly and in a sanitary manner.
• Train other food service workers.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Food preparation

Supervision

Sanitation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About This Position

Compensation: $13.00/hour + $500 new hire bonus.

Location: Inside a jail/correctional facility.

The Food Service Supervisor is responsible for supervision of inmate labor and team members assisting with the food service operation in a correctional facility. The position also prepares and serves a variety of food items in accordance with assigned work instructions and menus, using a variety of utensils and machines.

Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities

• Supervise inmate labor and/or team members in the kitchen during food prep and food service shifts.
• Prepare, assist, or instruct inmate labor and/or team members in the preparation of quality foods according to the planned menu, recipes, and work instructions in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all food is stored properly and in a sanitary manner.
• Serve food during planned meal schedules and according to department policies and procedures.
• Utilize kitchen utensils/equipment to cook, prepare and serve food according to recipes and proper portions.
• Follow all food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
• Train other food service workers.
• Maintain a clean work area/environment that includes cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, cooking equipment and serving equipment.
• Follow facility uniform policy.
• Keep up with garbage collection and keep kitchen floors clean from excess food/trash.
• Ensure kitchen is kept clean and the environment is ready for food prep/serving, including sweeping, mopping and dishwashing.
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment for other employees/inmates.
• This role includes physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, standing and prolonged periods of standing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Required:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent, and at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred:
  • Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical with prescription coverage
• Benefit Credit – $750 annually distributed throughout the year
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as short term and long term disability
• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• DailyPay – immediate access to earned wages.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug‑free workplace.